WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION?

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout North America.

Why join Ballard?  It’s simple.  Our projects are as diverse as our culture is collaborative. The Vendor Management Analyst is integral to everything we do and directly contributes to Ballard’s success. You’ll work within an environment where you can stretch beyond anything you could imagine and be part of building something great. Family owned and team run, you’ll get the opportunity to do all that you can and want to do, with tons of room for professional growth.  It’s really that simple.  You want to work here.  Really.

JOB SUMMARY:

Working with the Sr. Contracts Manager and alongside members of the CRL team, the Vendor Management Analyst oversees and has responsibilities related to; drafting and negotiating all project vendor contracts, compiling and analyzing vendor management data, vendor performance monitoring and scoring, vendor relations, forms management/design, process development, and oversight of vendor compliance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Qualities

• Relationship focused – builds and leverages strong relationships as a key to success
• Organization – gets a lot done efficiently
• Attention to Detail – crosses all “T’s” and dots al “I’s”
• Communication – understands the audience and communicates very well to all levels, internally and externally
• Negotiation – knows how to influence for a great outcome
• Prioritization – understands the difference between important and critical tasks
• Passion – it is not “just a job”

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Degree may be substituted with a minimum of 10+ years of practical experience in construction industry vendor management. Your experience matters here!

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience working with vendors and/or subcontractors from multiple disciplines within the construction industry REQUIRED.
• Vendor management and/or compliance experience within the construction industry
• Experience managing vendor prequalification programs strongly preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all aspect of the Vendor Prequalification Program and effectively communicate vendor risk to Estimating and Operations teams based on information received.
• Work with Operations on drafting contract language to translate business needs into specific vendor requirements (i.e., Request for Proposal, Scope of Work, Subcontractor Requirements, Inclusion and Exclusions, etc.). This includes driving the team to reach consensus, meet milestones, and complete contracting by required dates.
• Manage vendor relationships, effectively maintaining positive and ethical working relationships.
• Monitor, analyze and maintain vendor information and documentation, including initiating post project scorecards for all project related vendors.
• Track project vendor reporting requirements, including daily reports, certified payroll, and other owner required subcontractor compliance.
• Work with Operations and Accounting teams to monitor vendor compliance.
• Ensure vendors are evaluated and approved in accordance with company risk tolerance.
• Coordinate the introduction of new vendor services to internal customers, including ensuring proper vendor onboarding and project orientation.
• Collect and analyze data to make process improvements recommendation for both CRL and company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the CRL Department Strategic Plan.
• Play an active role in developing trainings offered by the CRL Team.
• Provide support, guidance and coaching to vendors and management on all matters related to vendor prequalification, performance, and compliance.
• Participate in cross training, and act as a backup in related areas when needed.
• Actively support and promote the Ballard Culture of Risk Management through ongoing development of LEAN processes to facilitate access to qualified vendors.
• Other relevant duties as required.

BENEFITS:

Ballard offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides a culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.  Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary optional life, and other benefits, LTD, PTO, 401K Plan with employer match, paid holidays, and more!!

EEO STATEMENT

Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended.

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